Composition for ULTRAVIST

food interaction for ULTRAVIST

alcohol interaction for ULTRAVIST

pregnancy interaction for ULTRAVIST

lactation interaction for ULTRAVIST

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Ultravist 370 mg infusion at a fixed time.

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Ultravist 370 mg infusion is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SALT INFORMATION for ULTRAVIST

Uses

Ultravist 370 mg infusion is used in diagnosis of disease of spinal cord.

How it works

Ultravist 370 mg infusion belongs to a class of drugs known as Iodinated radiographic contrast agent. It enhances imaging due to its high Iodine content attenuating the beam of X-rays during examination.

SUBSTITUTES for ULTRAVIST

Expert advice for ULTRAVIST

• Always keep yourself hydrated before administration of any contrast media to prevent any kidney damage due to dehydration.

• Do not administer iopromide intrathecal (within the layers of spine).

• Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart disease or if you had reactions to previous injections of Iopromide used for x-ray procedures.

• Inform your doctor if you are diabetic or if you have cancer, pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor), blood disorder (Sickle cell anemia) or thyroid disorder or if you have a history of fits (epilepsy) or any blood clotting problems.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

• Patients allergic to iopromide or any of its ingredients should not take it.

• Children who have been administered a laxative or are dehydrated due to prolonged fasting should not take iopromide.

Frequently asked questions for ULTRAVIST

Iopromide

Q.Is Iopromide radioactive?No. Iopromide is not radioactive

Q.Is Iopromide water soluble?Yes. Iopromide is a water soluble X-ray contrast agent for intravascular administration.